Embracing strength: Depression is not a "life sentence"
Depression is not a "life sentence". Depression affects millions of people. Retirement is a major life decision. Facing depression during retirement can be a difficult and challenging experience for many seniors. With the loss of the daily routine, structure, and social connections that accompany a full-time job, loss of clear goals and objectives, it can be easy to experience feelings of loneliness, sadness, and even despair. "Depression feels grey, like you're under a huge dark cloud and heavy, like you are walking around carrying heavy weights. It also brings negative thoughts about yourself, about others, and about your future." (Source: "6 New, Holistic Ways To Treat Depression Without Medication".) You're not alone Mistakes don't define your worth. "Life gets messy, things go sideways, and it’s crucial to remember that it’s okay not to have it all together. The habit of self-kindness involves recognizing that making mistakes do...